In Re Brandt''s Estate

The essential facts are these: On March 17, 1946, Fritz T. Brandt, a marine engineer, died aboard ship at Poti, Russia; he was survived by two women, each of whom claimed to be his lawful widow, Leta F. Brandt, hereinafter called the appellee, and Maude A. Brandt. By a will dated approximately a year prior to his death Brandt left all of his property, consisting largely of $4,400 in cash, to his estate, and named his daughter, Clarine G. Brandt, the executrix. The will was admitted to probate and the named executrix duly qualified.